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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of Ohio and West Virginia has expired
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of West Virginia and Ohio. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northwestern Belmont, South Central Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties in Ohio, and Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia until 4:45 p.m. At 4:01 a severe thunderstorm was […]
Sct. showers and storms tonight; showers will be possible tomorrow
Saturday evening starts with the chance for scattered showers and storms as our cold front crosses. One or two could be strong to severe with damaging winds being the biggest issue along with heavy downpours. Don’t forget the umbrellas if you plan to head to the final night of the State Fair of West Virginia. […]
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
Two-Time WV Gatorade Player of the Year Alexis Bordas Commits to play College Basketball at Duquesne University
WHEELING, W.Va. — Alexis Bordas, the two-time West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year and two-time Mary Ostrowski award winner, given annually by the WV Sportswriters to the top player in the state, has committed to playing college basketball at Duquesne University. Duquesne is an NCAA Division 1 Program member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. […]
Woodford County, KY Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
ASHLAND, KY – The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Versailles, Ky., man, Francisco Camacho, Jr., 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 198 months in prison, for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams of methamphetamine.
$10.8 million-plus in investments set to create jobs in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The US Department of Agriculture has announced $10.8 million-plus in investments which stand to strengthen communities, lower costs, and create jobs throughout West Virginia. “From upgrades to major water and wastewater infrastructure, to construction and renovation of essential community facilities, the funding announced today will have a significant impact on the […]
Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
Son’s-sational Cinnamon Rolls returns to the State Fair of WV
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)- Son’s-Sational Cinnamon Rolls are back and better than ever for the 35th year at the State Fair of West Virginia. The Naeyaert’s took over their father’s business and they have been serving up some sweet treats every year since 1989. Co-owner, Raymond Naeyaert said they enjoy serving up fresh cinnamon rolls for […]
Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
West Virginia student earns bronze medal at international tech competition
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A student from Hancock County, West Virginia came in third place in a world tech competition. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Education, Andrew Manteau, a 2024 graduate of Weir High School, competed in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Anaheim, California. This past year, […]
MSP Aviation Rescues Three People in 3 Separate Hoist Missions in Maryland and West Virginia
PIKESVILLE, MD – The Maryland State Police (MSP) is reporting that MSP Aviation Command recently helped rescue a swimmer, hiker and ATV operator in three separate weekend hoist missions in Maryland and West Virginia. On Saturday afternoon August 10, 2024, Trooper 5, a helicopter crew based in Cumberland, responded...
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